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Nestle

R&D Project Manager

Nestle

R&D Project Manager leading medium-sized projects in Adult & Maternal nutrition for Nestlé. Collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovations and achieve project objectives.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeKonolfingen • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead R&D projects end-to-end following the I2L process.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, business, and operations.
  • Ensure products and processes meet quality, cost, and time objectives.
  • Support decision-making through clear recommendations and data-driven insights.
  • Develop and coach project team members to build sustainable capabilities.
  • Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely decisions.
  • Leverage expert networks and external partners to accelerate innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in food science, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in R&D, including at least 3 years in project management.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
  • Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively when needed.
  • Solid understanding of I2L processes and product briefing practices.
  • Exposure to regulatory, quality, costing, and intellectual property environments.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
  • Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration
  • A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
  • A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementI2L processdata-driven insightsquality assurancecost managementrisk managementproduct briefing practicesregulatory complianceintellectual propertycross-functional team leadership
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvinginfluencingstakeholder engagementcoachingdecision-makingalignment facilitationconstructive challengeteam developmentorganizational skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in food scienceMaster’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in related scientific discipline